Since authorities announced new reporting and training regulations for drones just over a month ago, 10,000 pilots have already registered. Continue reading
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Airbus Seeks Outside Investment for Solar-Powered Zephyr Drone Programme
Airbus said on Monday it was seeking outside investment for its high-altitude surveillance and communications drone programme Zephyr, in a bid to create a standalone telecoms and earth observation business that could start commercial operations by the end of 2024. Continue reading
UAV Propulsion System Market to Reach USD 36,400M by 2030
The UAV Propulsion System Market is projected to reach USD 36,368.41 Million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 12% between 2022 and 2030. Continue reading
First Look at Ring’s Home Security Drone
At the back end of 2020, Ring showed off a concept device it promised would be coming to homes at some point in the future. The Always Home Cam is a mini drone, designed to zoom around your home, patrolling for intruders when you weren’t in. At CES 2023, the company offered a first real-world look at the hardware in flight, although it’s still reluctant to commit to a release date, or a price. Continue reading
US Troops Intercept Drone Near THAAD Base in South Korea
U.S. forces were involved in stopping an unauthorized drone flying near a military outpost that hosts a missile-defense system, an Eighth Army spokesman said. Continue reading
Israeli Air Force Again Grounds Drone Fleet After Takeoff Accident
The Israeli Air Force on Saturday grounded a fleet of armed drones after one aircraft was damaged during takeoff earlier in the day, the military said. Continue reading
Rakuten Drone Gateway Launches in Japan
Rakuten recently unveiled Rakuten Drone Gateway, a new platform aimed at drone operators and businesses looking to leverage drone services. In addition to job matching, the platform aims to be a one-stop shop for everything one might need to get flying. Continue reading
Korea Aerospace Industries and Northrop Grumman Sign MOA for VTOL UAV Technical Cooperation
Korea Aerospace Industries announced on January 19th that it had signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Northrop Grumman for technical cooperation in the business of vertical take-off and landing drones at its headquarters in Sacheon on the 18th. Continue reading